Revised: 09-09-09   (2:30 p.m.)

 

 

AGENDA FOR THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.

IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER.

 

1.   INVOCATION.

 

      Reverend Carl E. Malm

      Community Chaplain and

      Director of the Center for Loss, Grief and Change

                 

 

2.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

            a.   Regular Meeting held August 13, 2009.

                  (Minutes Received)

                 

            b.   Regular Meeting held August 27, 2009.

                  (Minutes Received)

                                                                      

4.   RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS.

 

a.    Mayor.

 

            b.   Council.

 

1.    Adoption and Presentation.

                 

a.    Resolution designating September 20 – 26, 2009 as Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week.  (Kling)

 

            2.   Adoption Only.

 

                  a.   Resolution congratulating Reverend Dr. John L. Herndon, III upon his                                           retirement from active ministry as the pastor of the Fellowship                                                                Presbyterian Church.  A celebration will be held on September 19, 2009 at                                   6:00 p.m. in the North Hall of the Von Braun Center. (Showers)

     

                  c.   Other Special Recognitions.

           

                  d.   Announcements.

 

      5.   BUSINESS WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

 

 

      6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS.

 

a.    Public hearings to be held.

 

1.    Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the City Clerk Treasurer to assess the cost of the cutting and removing of grass and weeds against certain properties.  (Community Development)

 

b.    Public Hearings to be Set

 

1.    Resolution to set a public hearing for Robert L. Flowers, Jr., d/b/a        A to Z Limousine Service to operate one (1) limousine in the City of Huntsville.  (September 24, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)        (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

2.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to add new ARTIVLE 54 – RESEARCH PARK APPLICATION 2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS; and to amend ARTICLE 72 – SIGN CONTROL REGULATIONS, Section 72.4 – Permitted Signs by District, subsection 72.4.5 in the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (October 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  Planning)

 

 

3.    Resolution to set a public hearing on an ordinance to amend ARTICLE 73 – SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, to add new Section 73.22 – Correctional Facilities; and to amend Article 40 – Light Industry, Article 41- Heavy Industry, Article 42 – Planed Industrial Park, Article 44 – Commercial Industrial Park and Article 46 – Industrial Park to add Correctional Facilities as an allowed use in the City of Huntsville Zoning Ordinance.  (October 22, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

            7.   COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS.

 

            a.   Communications from the Public.

 

            b.   Reports

      8.   HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES ITEMS.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of 1 new power transformer for the Farley Primary Substation.  (PR# 0010001721)  (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

b.    Resolution authorizing the services of a contractor to provide herbicide application on brush selected by Huntsville Utilities Line Clearance Planners for the period of 10/1/09 through 09/30/10.  (PR#0010001780) (Utilities:  Electric)

 

 

c.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of 1 new power transformer for the new County Line Substation.  (PR#0010001866) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

d.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of 1 new 10MVA power transformer for the Lakewood Substation.  (PR#0010001867) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

e.    Resolution authorizing the purchase of approximately 5.5 acres of land for a future substation on Dunlop Blvd. (PR#0010001876) (Utilities: Electric)

 

 

f.     Resolution authorizing the purchase of consulting services of our cost of service and rate design.  (PR#10002432)  (Utilities:  Gas)

 

      9.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

 

a.    Board Appointments to be Voted on.

 

                  1.   Resolution to reappoint Mr. Robert Stagg to the Huntsville-Madison                                                      County Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors for a term ending                                         April 11, 2013.  (Nominated August 27, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)                                               (Moon)

 

 

2.   Resolution to appoint Mr. James Bailey to the Bingo Review Committee    for a term to expire April 8, 2011.  (Nominated August 27, 2009 Regular         Council Meeting)  (Culver)

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.    Board Appointment Nominations.                                                                                            

 

1.    Nomination to reappoint Ms. Allie Swann to the Burritt Memorial Committee for a term to expire October 1, 2014.  (Russell)

 

 

2.    Nomination to appoint Mr. Bill Joyner to the Burritt Memorial Committee for a term to expire October 1, 2014.  (Russell)

 

10.  APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.

 

a.    Resolution authorizing the expenditures for payments.  (Finance Committee)

 

b.    Finance Committee Report.

 

11.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.

 

 

12.   COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS.

                    

            Councilman Kling

            Councilman Culver

            Councilman Showers

            Councilwoman Moon

            Councilman Russell

 

  13.     UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS FOR ACTION.

 

a.    Resolution No. 09-713, that authorizes and directs the City Attorney and the City’s  Community Development to draft an agreement with GreenCiti for the redevelopment of Lowe Mill Village, using the April 23, 2009 GreenCiti agreement as a template, requiring various objectives, terms and condition and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute such agreement upon its completion.  (Introduced August 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Postponed August 27, 2009 Regular Council Meeting till September 10, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Kling)

 

              

b.    Ordinance No. 09-733, to amend Ordinance No. 89-79, Classification and Salary Plan.  (Introduced August 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Postponed August 27, 2009 Regular Council Meeting till September 10, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

 

c.    Ordinance No. 09-734, to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233 to modify the authorized strength in various departments.  ((Introduced August 13, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Postponed August 27, 2009 Regular Council Meeting till September 10, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Human Resources)

 

 

d.    Ordinance No. 09-773, concerning the annexation of land lying on the east side of Old Big Cove Road and south of Terry Drake Road.  (Introduced August 27, 2009 Regular Council Meeting)  (Planning)

 

 

e.    Ordinance No. 09-774, concerning the annexation of land lying on the north side of Winchester Road and west of Shields Road.  (Introduced August 27, 2009 Regular Council Meeting) (Planning)

 

  14.        NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR INTRODUCTION.

 

a.    Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt the City of Huntsville annual budget for fiscal year 2010 beginning October 1, 2009.  (Finance)

 

 

b.    Introduction of a Resolution to approve the City of Huntsville Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal years 2010 - 2019.  (Finance)

                                                             

  15.     NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.

 

a.                Resolution to renew an agreement with the Board of Trustees of     the University of Alabama for Fixed Route Transportation Services.    (Parking & Public Transit)

 

 

b.                Resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew agreements between     Public Transit and the Huntsville Madison County Mental Health   Center for the Adult Day Treatment Program.  (Parking & Public       Transit)

 

 

c.                Request for authorization to advertise and fill the position of             Program Fiscal Officer and to fill at a higher rate than minimum.       (Community Development)

 

 

d.                Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank      letter of credit no. 1649 for Legendwood Preserve Subdivision.             (City Attorney)

 

 

e.                Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke RBC Bank      letter of credit no. 1647 for Hampton Village Phase II Subdivision.        (City Attorney)

 

 

f.             Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke Superior Bank           letter of credit no. 900 for Harpole Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

 

g.             Resolution authorizing the Clerk Treasurer to invoke BancorpSouth           letter of credit no. 367000574750-B for Hampton Ridge Phase 5     Subdivision.  (City Attorney)

 

           

h.             Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the          Department of the Army for the operation and maintenance of a gas          pipeline.  (City Attorney)

 

           

i.              Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Right-of-way agreement with the Department of the Army for the operation and            maintenance of a 6” gas main.  (City Attorney)

 

           

j.              Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings for a right-of- way, temporary construction easement, and a permanent utility        easement for a parcel of land for the Balch Road Improvement           Project (Reid). (City Attorney)

 

 

k.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to agreements with the low           bidders meeting specifications as outlined in the attached Summary             of Bids for Acceptance.  (Finance)

 

 

l.              Resolution to amend Resolution No. 07-743 appointing Animal       Services employees to inspect violations under Section 13A-11-242            of the Alabama Municipal Code, the Cruelty to Dog or Cat Act.           (Animal Services)

 

 

 

 

m.           Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an installment agreement with Sammy T’s Music Hall LLC for unpaid taxes.    (Finance)

 

 

n.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an installment agreement with Fowler Enterprises LLC for unpaid taxes.         (Finance)

 

 

o.             Ordinance to amend Budget Ordinance No. 08-1233, by changing appropriate funding within various departments and funds.         (Finance)

 

 

p.             Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations.  (Finance)

 

 

q.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal agreement           between the City of Huntsville and Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.,            for mental health and substance abuse administration services.  (   Human Resources)

 

 

r.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewal agreement           between the City of Huntsville and Delta Dental Insurance     Company for group dental care insurance.  (Human Resources)

 

 

s.             Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Huntsville          and Bravo Zulu Security Solutions, LLC for the procurement of a         Decisive Interface Box System.  (Emergency Management)

 

 

t.              Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with   Trice, P.C.  for  Engineering Design Services for Cleveland Avenue            Realignment, Project No. 65-09-RD06.(Engineering)

 

 

u.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to modify the agreement with       AMEC Earth &  Environmental, Inc. for Engineering Hydrologic &     Hydraulic Services for Pinhook  Creek Watershed Flood Mitigation        Project (Dallas Branch Bypass), Phase II, Project  No. 65-07-DR04,   by Modification No. 1.  (Engineering)                                                                                                       

 

 

v.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with   Lucy M. Buchanan,  Luke R. Matthews and Lowell M. Adams for     the purchase of property for the  Governors Drive, Phase II Project,             Project No. 65-05-RD03.  (Engineering)

 

 

w.            Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with   Tetra Tech, Inc. for Surveying Services for Colonial Promenade,       Project No. 65-09-SS02.  (Engineering)

 

 

x.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with   the low bidder, Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc., for Squaw      Valley Parallel Interceptor, Project No. CS-010-307-11-08 & COH   Project No. 65-07-SRF-8.  (Water Pollution Control)

 

 

y.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with            Wiregrass Construction  Company, Inc., for Resurfacing of       Residential Streets 2009, Phase II, Project No. 65-09-   RR02, by     Change Order No. 1.  (Public Works)                                                                              

 

 

z.             Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an agreement with           Crumbley Backhoe Service to demolish existing Searcy Homes          Housing Units to mitigate flood way.  (Facility Projects       Management)

 

  16.     LEGAL DEPARTMENT ITEMS/TRANSACTIONS.

 

a.         Vacation of Easements

                       

1.    Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of a 16-foot Utility and Drainage easements, 2407 Memorial Parkway, SW.  (Brakefield Properties)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.         Vacation of rights-of-way

                       

                                   

                                    1.a.      Resolution consenting to the vacation of a 7.5-foot Utility and                                   Drainage Easement and Alley Right-of-way, Tract A-1-10 &                                      Tract A-1-10A, Neighborhood Development Project.  (COH:                                            Pulaski Pike)

 

                                    1.b.      Ordinance authorizing the vacation of a 7.5-foot Utility and                                       Drainage Easement and Alley Right-of-way, Tract A-1-10 &                                      Tract A-1-10A, Neighborhood Development Project.  (COH:                                            Pulaski Pike)

                       

c.         Deeds for acceptance

 

                                                                        INDIAN RIDGE II SUBDIVISION

 

1.    U & D Easement                                    Fin Johan Bjelke

                                                      Acquired 6/26/2009

 

2.    U & D Easement                                    Indian Ridge Development, LLC

                                                      Acquired 6/29/2009

 

                              MERIDIAN STREET PHASE I

                              PROJECT NO.: 65-08-SP27

           

                                    3.  Parcel #11B                                 PP ASSOCIATES, LLC

                                         Grant of Easement                     Acquired 07/31/2009

 

                                                                        MERIDIAN STREET PHASE I

                                                                        PROJECT NO.:  STPOA-8539(001)

 

                                    4.  Parcel #11A                                 PP ASSOCIATES, LLC

                                                                        Acquired 07/31/2009

 

                                                CHURCH STREET IMPROVEMENTS

                                                PROJECT NO.: STPHV-8540(600)

 

            5.  Parcel #41                        MICHAEL SADLER, an unmarried man,

                                                            d/b/a MIKE’S WRECKER SERVICE

                                                            Acquired 08/07/2009

 

           

 

 

 

WESTERN AREA INTERCEPTOR SWER EXTENION (B&W)

                                    PROJEC NO.:  65-07-SS07

 

            6.  Parcel #9                                   JACKIE D. BURGREEN, and wife,

                 Sanitary Sewer Easement and                        RHONDA BURGREEN

                 Temp. Construction Easement                        Acquired 08/17/2009

 

 

            SLAUGHTER ROAD

            RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS

 

                                    7.  ROW, U&D Easements             Douglas Lewter and wife,

                                                                                                Helen Lewter

                                                                                                Acquired 4/16/2009

 

d.         Routine bond satisfactions

 

 

                                    None.

 

 

e.         Liquor bond mortgages

 

 

                                    None.

 

         17.    NON-ROSTER COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

 

 

         18.    ADJOURN.